THE EXECUTIVES' ASSOCIATION OF GREAT BRITAIN CREATING BUSINESSTOGETHER SINCE 1929

The EAGB exists to help each other. If that sounds like a philosophy you can support, come to a meeting.

Meet other business leaders in a relaxed but professional environment to forge the relationships that will help you to grow personally and professionally.

APRIL 11

After more than two decades of meeting at The Dorchester on Park Lane, we pleased to announce our move to 10 Trinity Square, the Four Seasons Hotel near The Tower of London.

Please join us for our first meeting in our beautiful new home.

THE MIKADO

12:00 sharp

We know how hard it is to enter a room where you don't know anybody so we make it easier for you.

Renee Wallen will be our host this month. As well as getting us all talking, she'll be giving some ideas of how to make the most of meeting new people.

RUSS SHAW

Russ Shaw is the founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates. Since then he has been championing London as a global tech hub and campaigning to address some of the biggest challenges facing tech companies in the UK – diversity, digital skills, immigration, infrastructure and access to funding.

A founding partner of London Tech Week, a London Tech Ambassador for the Mayor of London and Advisory Board member for Founders4Schools and the Government’s Digital Skills Partnership, Russell is a Trustee for Modern Muse Charity, which supports young women and girls who want to study STEM subjects.

He is one of the world’s leading experts on the success of London’s tech ecosystem and has been invited to tech hubs around the world to share his experience.

Russ was previously the Chairman of The Marketing Group of Great Britain following senior positions at Skype, Telefónica, O2 and CEO of a later stage startup called Mobileway. In his role as Marketing Director for O2, Russ brokered the relationship with The O2, the most successful indoor venue in the world.

He is an angel and venture investor and has been non-executive director of a number of high growth businesses, including Dialog Semiconductor and Unwire.

Thursday, April 11

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Meet other business professionals in a friendly environment

THE FORMAT

12:00 The Mikado, our unique networking workshop, opens the afternoon. It offers a mix of one to one discussions, tips, and a chance to ask for help, advice or specific introductions.

12:45 At our pre-lunch Drinks Reception, 30 minutes of open networking offer the chance to meet or catch up with more exceptional people.

13:15 A superb 3 course meal with wine is served. With planned seating and small tables, there are more opportunities for introductions and discussion.

14:30 (appox) We have first-rate speakers who share their knowledge with us. The talks are like mini master classes and you can always take away a little nugget of information.

15:15 Close

The Rotunda Lounge

THE VENUE

We meet at the fantastic 10 Trinity Square, the Four Seasons hotel at Tower Hill.

With its elegant rooms, delicious food, and central location, it provides the ideal environment for a relaxed meeting.

The service is impecable, and the ambience is modern and luxurious.

THE SPEAKERS

We have a terrific variety of speakers from the world around us, and not just business. In the past year alone, we've had someone from a think tank, a foremost economist, an artist, restaurateurs, an aquaculturalist, and a scientist who grows marijuana for a living.

NON-MEMBERS ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND TWICE

THE NEWEST MEMBERs

ROBIN BROWN, Occam Digital & Columbus Travel Media

Robin is a passionate photographer, who just happens to have spent most of his career working in technology and digital marketing. Currently, he is managing director of Occam Digital Ltd and Columbus Travel Media Ltd.

Never too far from the coal face, Robin maintains a key role in leading the company’s client digital marketing initiatives and providing consultation to clients on strategic digital marketing and online business growth initiatives.

TOM LATHAM, Hybrid Studios

Tom is founder and Creative Director of Hybrid Studio, a digital design agency that puts the human being at the centre of everything they do.

Since 2001 Tom has enjoyed many successful years working at numerous design agencies in the Bristol and Cardiff area. Working with clients across the UK and globally on web and digital design projects. Companies such as AMEX, Sony Pictures, BT, Fujitsu and NHS.